Overview
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Signal & Telecom Engineer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer (05 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline – application to be sent by post only (annexure-a format) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways
- Qualification
- Post: Qualification Required Assistant Engineer (Civil): AICTE-recognised Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (50% for ST candidates), plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Civil Engineering paper (GATE Code – CE) Assistant Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks, plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Mechanical Engineering paper (GATE Code – ME) Assistant Signal & Telecom Engineer: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication / Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Electronics & Communication Engineering paper (GATE Code – EC) Important: Candidates with an engineering degree in any other branch, or who appeared in a GATE discipline other than specified above, are not eligible to apply. The GATE score is valid only if it meets or exceeds the qualifying marks fixed by the GATE conducting authority.
- Vacancies
- 05
- Advertisement No
- CO/P-R/03/2026
- Posted
- 19 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 08 September 2026, 17:30 hrs
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Date of Notification | 19 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Send Application (by post) | 08 September 2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Post: Qualification Required Assistant Engineer (Civil): AICTE-recognised Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (50% for ST candidates), plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Civil Engineering paper (GATE Code – CE) Assistant Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks, plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Mechanical Engineering paper (GATE Code – ME) Assistant Signal & Telecom Engineer: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication / Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, plus valid GATE score (2023–2026) in Electronics & Communication Engineering paper (GATE Code – EC) Important: Candidates with an engineering degree in any other branch, or who appeared in a GATE discipline other than specified above, are not eligible to apply. The GATE score is valid only if it meets or exceeds the qualifying marks fixed by the GATE conducting authority.
Age Limit
Category: Age Limit All Candidates (UR): 18 to 30 years Age Reckoning Date: 01 August 2026
Salary
Particulars: Details Pay Matrix on Joining: 7th CPC Level-8, Grade Pay ₹4,800 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) Probation Period: 2 years from date of joining in Group-B Promotion After Probation: Group-A, 7th CPC Level-10, Grade Pay ₹5,400, on completion of minimum 2 years' service with two consecutive "Very Good" APAR grades Age of Superannuation: 60 years (as per current KRCL norms) Selected candidates will be eligible for all pay, perks and allowances (CDA scale) applicable to regular KRCL employees at the given level, as per extant rules.
Selection Process
Selection is based on valid GATE score and does not involve a separate written exam conducted by KRCL. The process is as follows: Parameter: Weightage Best Valid GATE Score: 50% Presentation on Given Topic: 25% Personal Interview: 25% Total: 100% • Only GATE 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores are valid for this recruitment. • Based on valid GATE scores, candidates up to 10 times the notified vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted in order of merit for Document Verification (DV). • Only candidates who qualify Document Verification proceed to Presentation and Personal Interview. • Minimum qualifying marks: 60% each in Presentation and Personal Interview. • Final merit is based on aggregate marks, subject to medical fitness for the respective post. • A select panel plus a standby panel will be prepared, valid for one year from declaration of results. • Tie-breaker: older candidate ranked higher; if age is also equal, alphabetical order (A–Z) of name is used.
How to Apply
• Download the application format given as Annexure-A in the official notification. • Fill in all columns completely, affix a signed passport-size photograph, and clearly mention the Notification No. (CO/P-R/03/2026) and the post applied for. • Pay the examination fee of ₹1,180 via NEFT in favour of "Konkan Railway Corporation Limited", SBI Belapur, A/c No. 54000000065, IFSC – SBIN0040524, and mention the payment/UTR details in the application. • Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and mark sheets (see Documents section below). • Submit only one application for one post; multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature. • Send the completed application by post so that it reaches the office of the Senior Personnel Officer, Recruitment & Establishment, 4th Floor, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., Belapur Bhavan, Sector-11, Plot No. 6, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614, on or before 08 September 2026, 17:30 hrs. Important: Applications will not be accepted at any office other than the address specified above, and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained under any circumstances. KRCL does not accept online applications for this notification.
Required Documents
• Matriculation/SSC/High School certificate (proof of date of birth and name) • Attested copies of degree certificate and all semester/year mark sheets • Proof of valid GATE score (2023–2026) in the relevant discipline • Both sides of PAN card and Aadhaar card • OBC-NCL caste certificate (Annexure-II) and OBC declaration (Annexure-III), where applicable • SC/ST caste certificate in prescribed Central Government format (Annexure-IV), where applicable • Income certificate for EBC fee waiver (Annexure-I), where applicable • Minority declaration affidavit on ₹200 non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure-V), where applicable • Proof of examination fee payment (NEFT/UTR details) • Two attested passport-size photographs • Experience documents, if any • NOC from current employer with date of appointment, for serving Government/PSU employees
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant Engineer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer and More Posts?
Notification Date: 19 August 2026; Date of Notification: 19 August 2026; Last Date to Send Application (by post): 08 September 2026, 17:30 hrs; Age Reckoning Date: 01 August 2026
What is the age limit?
Category: Age Limit All Candidates (UR): 18 to 30 years Age Reckoning Date: 01 August 2026
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on valid GATE score and does not involve a separate written exam conducted by KRCL. The process is as follows: Parameter: Weightage Best Valid GATE Score: 50% Presentation on Given Topic: 25% Personal Interview: 25% Total: 100% • Only GATE 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores are valid for this recruitment. • Based on valid GATE scores, candidates up to 10 times the notified vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted in order of merit for Document Verification (DV). • Only candidates who qualify Document Verification proceed to Presentation and Personal Interview. • Minimum qualifying marks: 60% each in Presentation and Personal Interview. • Final merit is based on aggregate marks, subject to medical fitness for the respective post. • A select panel plus a standby panel will be prepared, valid for one year from declaration of results. • Tie-breaker: older candidate r…